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Constellation brands appoints Sam Glaetzer to lead company’s wine & spirits division

Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced that Sam Glaetzer has been appointed as the company’s new Executive Vice President and President, Wine & Spirits Division. Glaetzer succeeds Robert Hanson, who previously held the role. In addition to Glaetzer’s new responsibilities leading the company’s Wine & Spirits Division, he will also serve as…

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Brown Forman expecting flat year

Brown‑Forman Corporation, the owner of Jack Daniels, reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2024. Third quarter reported net sales decreased 1%1 to $1.1 billion (-2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income increased 116% to $373 million (+5% on an…

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Franklin & Sons launches new-to-market sustainable product format in popular bars

Pioneering independent soft drinks and mixers brand, Franklin & Sons, is launching a new-to-market product format across all UK Red Engine sites, the team behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. Franklin & Sons has been working on producing a 200ml can for its Premium Indian & Premium Light Tonic to in a bid to support…

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Community to create a one-of-a-kind distillery in reputed ‘birthplace of malt whisky’

A £5m community-led project to create a new distillery in an area regarded as a birthplace of Scotland’s national drink has secured up to £0.5m investment from HIE. The Cabrach is the most rural area of Moray. This hauntingly beautiful area was once a self-sustaining upland settlement. Famed for its long and colourful whisky distilling…

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Chivas Brothers Chairman and CEO Jean-Etienne Gourgues assumes Chair of Scotch Whisky Association Council

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Jean-Etienne Gourgues as the new Chair of the SWA Council on behalf of Chivas Brothers. The Chair of the SWA, whose appointment runs on a two-year rotational basis, heads the association’s Council which is comprised of 16 representatives from SWA member companies. The SWA Council meets four times a year…

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U.S. spirits exports hit record high in 2023

2023 proved to be a “banner year” for American spirits exports, with total U.S. spirits and American Whiskeys topping new records following the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys, according to an American Spirits Export Report released today by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. The report found U.S. spirits exports totaled…

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Highland Park announces UK brand ambassador, Michael Mclellan

Edrington UK has announced the appointment of the latest UK national brand ambassador for Highland Park, Michael McLellan. Mike started his career in Edinburgh, working in some of the most celebrated cocktail bars in the city, such as The Bon Vivant and Lucky Liquor Co., before moving to Newcastle and eventually down to London, where he took on…

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Penderyn Welsh Whisky makes Indian debut

As India and the UK move closer to finalising a bilateral free trade agreement, premium Welsh whisky distiller Penderyn marked the milestone by expanding into the thriving Indian spirits market this week during a high-profile launch event in India.  Attended by business leaders and government officials from both countries, the trade celebration served to spotlight…

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Aber falls releases ‘St David’s Day limited release’ whisky

To celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March 2024, the North Wales based whisky distillery, Aber Falls, has released a new premium ‘St David’s Day Limited Release’ whisky. With a limited run of 350 bottles, the distinctive whisky is available to purchase exclusively from the Distillery shop in Abergwyngregyn and from the Aber Falls website….

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Pimentae partner with Fuller’s for National Margarita Day

Pimentae, the exclusive cocktail brand renowned for its premium quality and celebrity acclaim, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Fuller’s Pub Group just in time for National Margarita Day on February 22nd, 2024. Pimentae is set to introduce its signature cocktails, typically enjoyed in the exclusive ambiance of member’s clubs, to the vibrant atmosphere…

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